In the Shadow of the Bridge: A Memoir

Autori

• Joseph Caldwell

Parametri

• 208 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• LGBTQ+
• Saggistica

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The memoir captures Joseph Caldwell's vibrant experiences in Manhattan during the 1950s and 60s, a time marked by artistic camaraderie and a burgeoning gay culture. He reflects on his life in a modest apartment near the Brooklyn Bridge, his activism, and his rise as a writer. The narrative shifts dramatically with the onset of the AIDS epidemic, transforming the city’s emotional landscape. Caldwell's involvement as a volunteer at Saint Vincent's hospital leads to unexpected connections and a poignant exploration of love and loss amidst tragedy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

(In brossura)